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Buck, Zechariah

[E] Buck, Zechariah, organist and composer,
born at Norwich, Sept. 9, 1798. He was a
chorister in Norwich Cathedral, under Gar-
land and Beckwith. Organist and choir-
master of Norwich Cathedral, from 1828 to
1877. Mus. Doc, Cantuar, 1853. He acquired
great fame as a trainer of boys' voices. Died
Newport, Essex, August 5, 1879.

[W] Works. — Anthems : Come hither, angel
tongues invite (1849) ; I heard a voice from
heaven ; Lord, give Thy holy spirit. Eight
chants in Farr's collection.

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